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noun

ˈblät

Definition of blot

as in stain

a mark of guilt or disgrace the bribery scandal was a blot on his reputation

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Noun

Seal granite to enhance stain resistance, blot spills immediately, and use coasters, trivets, and mats to prevent damage. — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026 This will likely go down as the lowest point – the blot on what has been a surprisingly bright summer. — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 7 July 2026

Verb

For thin, pooling substances, use a rag or paper towel to blot up the substance. — Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026 Gently towel-dry your hair when wet first to remove excess water, blotting it with a soft microfiber towel to reduce breakage rather than rubbing against strands aggressively. — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for blot

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blot

Noun

But whiffing like that gave his credibility a permanent stain.

— Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Covers shield upholstery from coffee spills, food stains, pet accidents and everyday messes.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of stain

Noun

Even though Thiam denied knowledge of it and was cleared of involvement, the taint of the scandal led to his ouster.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026
On top of worrying about making great wine, European producers will now have to mitigate against smoke taint, save their grapes from frost, and consider how to future-proof vineyards in a rapidly changing climate.

— Kate Dingwall, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026

Definition of taint

Verb

Still, in the contents of this collection, some blotched with stray fingerprints or grease splatters, O’Keeffe left traces of her daily effort to maintain Abiquiu as a sanctuary.

— Amelia Nierenberg, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2020
His guests, their faces blotched from exertion, stare upward in dismay.

— Thomas Palmer, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019

Definition of blotch

Verb

Bright blue stars dot the spiral's side, with one particularly luminous star taking the spotlight with four diffraction spikes — created by light bending through the inner workings of Hubble's camera — emanating from its center.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Some of them have panoramic views of white windmills, which dot the coastline of the Taiwan Strait like slender sentries.

— Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

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